Recent Newsletters
Schaum Law is dedicated to not only serving the medical professions, but also corporate real estate and other property agreements. We produce a periodic newsletter that is directed toward informing our subscribers to changes in laws that may have a positive or negative effect on their practice or them personally.
Additional Patient Protections for the Medical Aid in Dying Act
October 2026 TO: ALL INTERESTED PHYSICIANS The Medical Aid in Dying (MAID), Act took effect August of this year. The new law legalizes the prescribing of a lethal dose of medication by New York state physicians for the purpose of “hastening death at the request...
Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act in Practice
September 2026 TO: ALL INTERSTED PHYSICIANS As reported in the NY Health Law Journal, in the matter, Hudson Neurosurgery, PLLC v. Archdiocese of New York, the Southern District of New York addressed whether an out-of-network medical provider could pursue an unjust...
“Group Practice” Exception Under Federal Stark Law
June 2026 TO: ALL INTERESTED PHYSICIANS This month’s newsletter will review the “group practice” exception under the Federal Stark Law. Physician Self-Referral Law [42 U.S.C. § 1395nn] The Physician Self-Referral Law, commonly referred to as the Stark law, prohibits...
NY Court of Appeals Clarifies Limits on No-Fault Claim Denials
May 2026 TO: ALL INTERESTED PHYSICIANS In a recent matter before the New York Court of Appeals, Gov’t Emps. Ins. Co. v. Mayzenberg, 2025 WL 3259882 (N.Y. Nov. 24, 2025), the issue at hand addressed whether an insurer may deny no-fault insurance reimbursement to a...
“Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act”
April 2026 TO: ALL INTERESTED PHYSICIANS The “Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act,” (EKRA), was enacted in 2018. The purpose was to expand the prohibition against remunerations for patient referrals, (“kickbacks”). The previously passed Anti-Kickback Statute,...
“Right-to-Die Bill” for the Terminally Ill
February 2026 TO: ALL INTERESTED PHYSICIANS On February 5th, 2026, following up on her December announcement, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the “Right-to-Die Bill,” for the Terminally Ill. The legislation will apply to adults who have an incurable, irreversible illness...
Gov. Hockul vetoes the “Grieving Families Act” for fourth time.
January 2026 TO: ALL INTERESTED PHYSICIANS On December 2, 2025, Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed the ‘Grieving Families Act,’ (Bill No. A6063). This is now the fourth time the Governor has rejected this piece of legislation. The bill would have, among other things...
Major Change coming to Original Medicare: Prior Authorization Pilot Begins in 2026
November 2025 TO: ALL INTERESTED PHYSICIANS Original Medicare (sometimes called traditional Medicare) has been known for its simplicity. Beneficiaries rarely needed prior authorization before receiving care, unlike those enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans. That is...
New Second Court Ruling: Power of Attorney is Not Enough for ERISA Standing
October 2025 TO: ALL INTERESTED PHYSICIANS As reported in the NYS Health Law Journal, in the matter Karkare on behalf of JN v. Int’l Ass’n of Bridge, 140 F.4th 60 (2d Cir. 2025), the Second Circuit Held that Power of Attorney Does Not Bestow Medical Provider with...